recital time

It was recital time for Amelia - I was lucky enough to get a vacation day and I'm not sure we could have survived if I hadn't!! We had a dress rehearsal at the studio, full dress rehearsal at the gymnasium and then recital night! it was a busy week! I am not the best at fixing Amelia's hair so I had to practice, practice, practice! I think I have the ballerina bun perfected - i did it about 6 times that week. here are the pictures I took - I get so weepy when I see my little girl up on stage dancing in the recital even though I have seen her dance the same dance so many times before. There is something special about seeing the whole performance come together and seeing your baby be a part of it!! Now, to get her to smile more when she is doing it!

bikes and scooters for everyone!

Another fun day at the Graff Ranch enjoying the great weather! 

Art on the square

for the first year, we were able to go to Art on the Square! I have heard a ton about it, but it always falls on my weekend. Since my weekends are rotating, I was off! I took the neublits and we spent the afternoon there! They really enjoyed looking at all the art work and playing in the kids area. 

Saying goodbye to mr. turtle

Every summer the kids find a turtle at the Graff Ranch and hold him hostage keep him as a pet for a bit. Amelia really looks forward to it - they paint their initials on the shell in case they see him or her again. This year was a little rough on Amelia - she was attached to Toby the turtle! There were a few tears shed over setting Toby free, and everyone took a moment to say what a great turtle Toby was. Hope Toby comes around again soon to see Amelia, but I can't say I would blame him if he didn't!!